Executive Chefs for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills6%Education level
Associate's degree36%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Metz Culinary Management
New York Beer Project1300 on fillmoreTime at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years22%More than 5 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $75,594 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,294 – $96,373 yearly
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Executive chef
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHead Chef & Kitchen Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMediterranean CuisineAmerican CuisineTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceBanquet ExperienceContract Kitchen Production Manager - Richmond Dining Hall
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Product ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFrench CuisineAmerican CuisineTime ManagementExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceExecutive Chef/Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineIndian Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill an executive chef role?
The average time to fill an executive chef role is 53 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do executive chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive chef include: leadership, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: executive chef/kitchen manager, contract kitchen production manager - richmond dining hall and corporate executive chef.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 21 years of professional experience.
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